Monsanto invests in Sapphire
Monsanto recently announced a strategic equity investment in algal biofuel developer Sapphire Energy, along with a joint R&D agreement. Several aspects of this deal warrant further analysis: 1. Sapphire has licensed the round-up gene from Monsanto and incorporated it into … Continue reading
EC announces 2012 cap on aviation emissions
The European Commission (EC) is moving forward with aviation’s inclusion under the European Union Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS) despite calls by airlines and industry associations to delay or abandon implementation. Airlines should no longer operate under the assumption that … Continue reading
ABO challenges findings of RAND Report on biofuels
The RAND Corporation released a report on its assessment of the viability and value of military alternative fuel initiatives. Among other findings, the report calls into question the use of alternative fuels by the U.S. Department of Defense, stating that “alternative … Continue reading